118th Congress · HOUSE RESOLUTIONBILL

H.Res. 709 — Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month", and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.

“Supporting the designation of September 2023 as "National Cholesterol Education Month", and September 30, 2023, as LDL-C Awareness Day.”

Health

Introduced Sep 20, 2023

Last action Sep 22, 2023

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Sep 22, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This resolution recognizes the need for screening and treating low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) to reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and cardiovascular events such as heart attacks or strokes. The resolution also encourages all individuals in the United States to know their LDL-C number. High levels of LDL-C increase the risk of heart disease and stroke.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

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Sep 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Sep 20, 2023

Introduced in House

Sep 20, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.